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Science Explorations are a collaboration between AMNH and Scholastic designed to promote science literacy among students in grades 3 through 10. The Uncover Lizards and Snakes exploration includes:

A documentary-style introduction that provides background knowledge about the squamates, the evolution of snakes and other legless lizards, and Dr. Darrel Frost's work with them at the AMNH

Two online activities for students in grades 3-10 (Meet the Squamates, Investigate)

Words to Know, a glossary of related terms

Lizards Library, a collection of articles, captioned photos, short videos, and informative links

Backyard Science, off-line activities that challenge students to apply what they've learned

Putting It Together, advice and step-by-step tools to help students prepare research presentations

Completion Time

Approximately 1 period

Teacher Tip

A Teacher's Guide has been created for this Science Exploration. It includes suggestions for how to use the online investigation in your classroom along with topic-specific activities and extensions for students.

To access the guide, click the Teacher's Guide link in the bottom-right corner of the exploration, which will take you to: http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorations/tguide/index.htm